Core Technology Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I got a great collaborative environment and a lot support. I got to visit Bletchley Park and the firm's data centre which was very cool.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very much. My opinions were sorted and heard which was really nice. I felt core to the team.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had weekly meetings with my supervisor to check in. My supervisor and project head were always ready to help out and guide me. This was really cool as well.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was fairly busy but not overwhelmed. I had time to have catch-ups with other people around the firm.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was put on a metric project which my team needed to make crucial decisions.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I got to learn how to use Jupyter this was new and very insightful. It was a good skill gain!

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Laid back and friendly. I did not have to wear a suit to the office every day.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Pretty well! We had multiple talk sessions, mentoring group sessions, and deep dives to learn new skills. These were all well cordinated.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We have access to Udemy and pluralsight courses for free. We had training sessions. These engagements proved to be very helpful in personal training and self development.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely comeback full time for a job offer when offered.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yes. There were multiple chances to engage and interact with fellow interns. We had events inside and outside the office.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is relatively an expensive place to live - both accommodation and food.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The city of London doesn't sleep - more or less. There always some activity happening all around you

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there were many. There were a number of activities organized by the firm and fellow interns outside work. Drinks, games and other social events

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2019

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